Forbes "Impact & Philanthropy" IssueForbes has just released its “Impact & Philanthropy” magazine issue, featuring the inaugural “JUST 100 list,” published by JUST Capital and Forbes, which ranks the publicly traded companies in America that perform best on the issues the American public prioritizes. (11/30/16)

Smithsonian Accepts ALS "Ice Bucket" for Philanthropy ExhibitionIf you are looking for something to do in Washington , the Smithsonian's National Museum of American History has opened a long-term exhibition called "Giving in America". The exhibition showcases four major themes of American philanthropy centered on the questions of "Who Gives?" "Why Do We Give?" "What Do We Give?" and "How Do We Give?" and uses artifacts ranging from an alms box of the 1800s to a bucket used during the 2014–15 "ALS Ice Bucket Challenge." (11/29/16)

Gordon Ritchie appointed as chair, Board of GovernorsCongratulations to the UofC. Gordon has been on the UofC board since 2013. He retired this year after a distinguished career at RBC Capital Markets, where he was vice-chairman for the last 11 years.CALGARY STORY (11/24/16)

Facebook’s Sandberg puts $100m of stock towards philanthropyFacebook billionaire Sheryl Sandberg put more than $100 million worth of her stock into a fund for philanthropic donations as she prepares to give to charities and non-profits that work on improving rights for women, supporting the grief-stricken and alleviating poverty. (11/30/16)

The tech industry is reshaping philanthropy, one big bet at a time"Not only have founders of U.S. tech companies played a significant role in increasing philanthropy’s prominence in the U.S., but they are laying the groundwork for future generations of philanthropists to make bigger and bolder grants. This is particularly apparent when looking at tech entrepreneurs’ efforts to create social change at scale." (11/28/16)

Ottawa Art Gallery gets $1.5-million donationJohn Ruddy, Executive Chairman of the Trinity Development Group and part-owner of the Grey Cup-winning Ottawa REDBLACKS football team, along with his wife Jennifer, have donated $1.5-million to the Ottawa Art Gallery's Art Now-L’art ici Capital Campaign. The money will go toward the building’s expansion and toward programming for the new facility.OTTAWA STORY (11/30/16)

Cleveland Clinic Cole Eye Institute receives $31 million donationJeffrey A. Cole and Patricia O'Brien Cole have made a $31 million commitment to help the Cleveland Clinic Cole Eye Institute expand its clinical and surgical capabilities primarily through a future expansion to the existing facility, to be named the Jeffrey and Patricia Cole Building. Jeffrey Cole served as chairman and CEO for Cole National, which was founded by his late father, Joseph E. Cole, and includes brands such as Pearle Vision, Sears Optical, Target Optical, EyeMed Managed Vision Care and Things Remembered Gift Stores. (11/29/16)

Patagonia's Black Friday sales hit $10 million -- and will donate it allWow! The $10 million will go to grassroots environmental groups fighting to protect vital natural resources like water, air and soil. "The enormous love our customers showed to the planet on Black Friday enables us to give every penny to hundreds of grassroots environmental organizations working around the world." (11/29/16)

Annette Simmons Makes Historic $50 Million Donation to Trinity River Park ProjectAnnette Simmons has made an historic $50 million donation in honor of her late husband, Harold Simmons, for the new Trinity River Park in Dallas. The donation is the single largest gift from a private donor for a public/private partnership benefitting the City of Dallas. It will launch development and construction of the first phase of what is poised to become one of America's greatest urban parks. (11/26/16)

University of Denver Receives $10 Million for Philanthropy InstituteThe University of Denver has received a $10 million gift from Laura Barton and her family in support of a new multidisciplinary institute dedicated to the study of philanthropy and social enterprise. Made in honor of Barton's late husband, Peter R. Barton, the gift will provide seed capital and long-term funding for the Barton Institute for Philanthropy and Social Enterprise and support its effort to promote and enhance traditional and new forms of philanthropy, social enterprise, and partnerships within and among the private, public, nonprofit, and academic sectors. (11/24/16)

$5M donation made to Richardson Complex restorationA multi-million dollar donation has been announced as part of a final financial push to continue restoration efforts at what is now called the Richardson Complex, an on-going redevelopment of the former Buffalo Psychiatric Center. The Architectural Center at the complex will be named after the late Stan Lipsey and his wife Judith. Lipsey was the long-time publisher of the Buffalo News and passed away November 1st at the age of 89. His estate has donated $5 million to the project. (11/22/16)

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